jperry

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Phonostage recommendations under $3K
@lalitkNice setup. I had a SME 10 and it was a very nice TT. I am sure the 15 with it’s suspension is even better 
Seriously? Why Buy ARC Ref 6SE? seems Benchmark LA4 is a better choice.
roxy54 +1 
Relative Spending on Turntables and Cartridges
There is some good advice here, and your observations about a better cartridge sounding better in your turntables is correct.I only want to point out, that until you have have heard the same cartridge in an excellent well matched tonearm, you won'... 
Curious about cartridges.
"Miyajima is not Miyabi :) "Minor brain cramp while typing 
Seriously? Why Buy ARC Ref 6SE? seems Benchmark LA4 is a better choice.
And after all the prior discussion the troll emerges "emergingsoul OP... Maybe take a poll.  Most will say they can’t hear diffs.  High end dealer conveyed that most can’t hear diffs, including reviewers paid to write fancy prose..." 
Curious about cartridges.
If you like the Miyabi, I think you will also like Ikeda cartridges.A Koetsu would also match up with your Garrard and Triplaner especially if you have a 12 inch arm 
Seriously? Why Buy ARC Ref 6SE? seems Benchmark LA4 is a better choice.
I have heard both, and apparently you have not.Go listen and the answer will become clear, Do you know Julian Hirsch? 
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
Thanks @lalitk . I look forward to hearing your comments. 
Negotiate good price
Is this actually Borat trolling, or just a troll imitating Borat?Somewhat funny regardless 
My thoughts on TT isolation methods.
Another option is a Vibraplane, which is what I use. The Minus K is effective, but more difficult to level 
Cartridge suggestions for SME Turntable
The Benz LPS worked fine on my SME 10 turntable. The counterweight was very close to the limit, and worked. I ordered the heavier counterweight. I can’t say it made a difference in the sound. Since then I have moved on and sold the SME 10.I have m... 
Do b&w 804 d3 speakers work well with tube preamp?
It really depends on the amp and matching with the preamp and amp. 
Cartridge suggestions for SME Turntable
Raul,It is. Matter of personal taste. I have heard Lyra cartridges and not my cup of tea.I have heard a Benz LPS on a SME tonearm. Great sounding match. 
Need cartridge advice
If you get your cartridge rebuilt by Koetsu it will retain value and you will be assured it will sound the same.If you use a third party, have them replace with the same cantilever and stylus configuration it will sound about the same, maybe exact... 
Cartridge suggestions for SME Turntable
Sumiko Palo SantosBenz Micro LPS (you may need the heavier counterweight for this)